how and where to start for cgfns exam

Jul 03, 2005 10:20 AM

by suneeluk

hi , i am suneel ,rgn from surrey.
i was reading the forums and noticed that you are in the process of of moving to florida. congratulations. i am planning to take cgfns this year. i am not in a hurry to go to usa but very keen to pass the cgfns. i kindly request you if you could just guide me how to prepare for cgfns as you have recently taken the exam. i mean, what books do i need to read and what sort of preparation do i need. do i need to practice more questions from kaplan etc or do i need to study more reviews. just dont know how and where to start for cgfns. i would be very grateful to you if anyone could help. many thanks.

suehp · Jul 03, 2005, 12:03 PM

You do not need the CGFNS exam for Florida you only need to take your NCLEX

*suzanne4* · Jul 03, 2005, 11:17 PM

As we keep saying here, NCLEX is now offered in London, forget about the CGFNS exam. Structure and content of the exams are quite different.
NCLEX is the one that matters.

elfchen1 · Jul 11, 2005, 04:12 AM

Originally Posted by SueIP

You do not need the CGFNS exam for Florida you only need to take your NCLEX

Hy, my name is elfchen, are you sure, that we need in Florida no CGFNS??? Because the organisation there, make me crazy!!! They lost my papers, than the threaten me by phone, it`s horrible....

So, Iam moving on the oct. 5th to fort lauderdale :hatparty: with an tourist visa, for 6 month, and i want to look for a job.

Here in austria iam working as a CCC RN,

but I dont know if this title is correct for the US???

thanks and nice greetings from vienna
elfchen

*suzanne4* · Jul 11, 2005, 05:05 AM

Florida only requires a credentials evaluation, but no exam, done by CGFNS.
Sorry that you have the wrong information.

Have you taken NCLEX? Have you completed the English exams that you are required to take? If not, I would definitely hold off on moving to Florida and then looking for a job, especially on a tourist visa. You won't be able to get things finished in the six months that you have.

elfchen1 · Jul 11, 2005, 06:49 AM

Originally Posted by suzanne4

Florida only requires a credentials evaluation, but no exam, done by CGFNS.
Sorry that you have the wrong information.

Have you taken NCLEX? Have you completed the English exams that you are required to take? If not, I would definitely hold off on moving to Florida and then looking for a job, especially on a tourist visa. You won't be able to get things finished in the six months that you have.

Thanks for your fast answer!

First, Yes I took the Toefl test, than, I have the NCLEX on the 11th of nov in miami. So I have more time to look forward to search for a job. I hear a lot of "sponsoring for the greencard"
Means that, that I can work during the cgfns process is runnig?

Sorry about all my questions, but the time is running....

*suzanne4* · Jul 11, 2005, 11:15 AM

Sorry but you definitely have wrong information. You cannot work while you are processing CGFNS. How are you taking the NCLEX on November 11th? Do you already have an ATT letter from Florida BON?

You need to find a employer, they need to file a petition for you..........it takes at least 60 to 90 days for you to get an EAD to begin work, and that is if the hospital or gancy files on time for you. Many times they do not.

Has CGFNS approved your credentials yet?

*suzanne4* · Jul 11, 2005, 11:16 AM

What is a CCC RN?

elfchen1 · Jul 11, 2005, 11:40 AM

Originally Posted by suzanne4

What is a CCC RN?

So, now im knowing more, I call with CGFNS and I am rostered for the exam in september.
So, I have time when I am arrived in Florida, and can start to work at the first of januar.

CCC RN = Cardiac Critical Care Registred nurse

When I am in the US, so I want to change the status from the visa.

Thanks for your help, this site is verry helpfull for people like me, because Im not so common with all the little secrets about to get a job, to change this or to get that.....

Thanks for your great work!!!

nice greetings from austria
elfchen

*suzanne4* · Jul 11, 2005, 07:01 PM

Originally Posted by elfchen1

So, now im knowing more, I call with CGFNS and I am rostered for the exam in september.
So, I have time when I am arrived in Florida, and can start to work at the first of januar.

CCC RN = Cardiac Critical Care Registred nurse

When I am in the US, so I want to change the status from the visa.

Thanks for your help, this site is verry helpfull for people like me, because Im not so common with all the little secrets about to get a job, to change this or to get that.....

Thanks for your great work!!!

nice greetings from austria
elfchen

Be very, very careful with what you plan to do. You cannot change your status, or submit for a change. This can only be done by your employer. Many are now requiring the set of English exams, especially of foreign nurses before hiring them..................remember that Florida has a large Spanish-speaking population, so you will need to learn that as well. That is why the English exams are so important.

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how and where to start for cgfns exam

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